MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and a $2.2 million donation of its Elkay drinking water filters to support the City of Milwaukee’s and MPS’s ongoing commitment to providing safer, cleaner drinking water to students, staff, and community members. In an event with kindergarten students at Starms Early Childhood Center, 2616 W. Garfield St., Mayor Cavalier Johnson, MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Chairman and CEO Todd A. Adams celebrated the signing of a five-year support agreement between MPS and Zurn Elkay. As part of the agreement to convert...

DENVER—Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) welcomes Alex Kosis back to the firm as an Associate Principal, bolstering its expertise in building enclosure engineering consulting and sustainable building practices. Kosis joins SGH’s Building Technology group from Denver, partnering closely with SGH colleagues in the San Francisco Bay Area; Chicago; and throughout the United States. Kosis brings more than fifteen years of experience in the industry, specializing in roofing and waterproofing system design and repair, and thermal analysis for optimal building performance. “Alex has been a tremendously positive presence at SGH ever since joining us straight out of school. It is gratifying to see...

CINCINNATI—Cintas Corp. has earned further recognition for its workplace practices after being named recently to Forbes’ 2023 Best Employers for Women list. Forbes’ annual ranking was created to help women identify companies that serve their needs and for companies to evaluate their own support of women in their workplaces. “We are very intentional and deliberate about our culture here at Cintas,” said Todd Schneider, Cintas President and CEO. “Our corporate culture is the foundation of everything we do and guides how we run our business. Our goal is to foster a workplace environment that allows every one of our employee-partners to succeed. We have unbelievably...

BOYNTON BEACH, FLA.—As wildfires continue to rage, communities face ongoing indoor air quality problems. Pyure Dynamic Protection, a leader in air and surface purification, safely and efficiently improves indoor air quality (IAQ) by rapidly reducing the harmful smoke, chemicals, and odors that these wildfires emit. Pyure’s technology naturally breaks apart pollutants in the air and complements a building’s filtration system to create fresh breathing spaces. Canada is battling its worst wildfire season on record, and toxic smoke is moving across North America, with 18 states currently under air quality alerts. And the fires in Maui have created another tragic disaster. As...

ATLANTA—Juno, an established leader in the manufacture of downlighting and track lighting, announced the new family of Trac-Master Narrow Profile LED Wall Wash Track Fixtures. The fixtures provide intense, evenly distributed light with full-wall coverage making them an ideal choice wherever a wide, uniform beam pattern is desired to enhance an accent wall, signage, product display, or any focal point on the room perimeter. Using 30 percent less materials than previous wall wash Trac-Master models, Juno’s slim, non-invasive design maintains a discreet presence. Minimal aperture brightness fights glare, improving user comfort. Impeccably designed center of gravity maintains perfect balance regardless of fixture aiming. Fixtures can even be...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting and accessories, announced the addition of a new sustainability leader. Amy Syverson-Shaffer, ASLA, RLA, SITES AP has been appointed to Landscape Forms’ new role of Manager of Sustainability. Syverson-Shaffer served previously as the Landscape Forms Business Development Representative for Philadelphia. “I grew up in Southwest Michigan, have always had a deep connection to nature, and developed a real bond with Landscape Forms when I was working in landscape architecture,” says Syverson-Shaffer. “So, this new position feels meant to be, like coming home.” “Our company is rooted...

NEW YORK—PurOptima, a global leading manufacturer of sustainable interior glass wall partitions and doors, announced that all its glass and aluminum wall partitions and doors will be made using Hydro CIRCAL. Hydro CIRCAL is a new brand of sustainable aluminum, made with a minimum of 75 percent recycled post-consumer scrap, which minimizes the carbon footprint of the products in which it’s used. Recycling aluminum requires just 5 percent of the energy needed to produce primary aluminum, drastically reducing the amount of energy required. This benefit is then passed onto PurOptima’s glass wall partitions and doors, greatly reducing their embodied carbon, reflecting...

OMAHA, NEB.—TRUEGRID, a leading permeable paver company, introduces TRUEGRID ROOT Permeable Pavers. This advanced patented design serves as a method for stabilizing grass, eliminating the need for ground excavation. With its exceptional durability and use of recycled materials, ROOT offers an affordable, high-performance solution for various sectors, including commercial, hospitality, residential, public, and private aviation, as well as vehicle parking and storage industries. ROOT can effortlessly be positioned on existing grass surfaces, functioning as a protective mesh that enables pedestrians and cars to park or traverse the surface without creating mud or ruts. The engineered design is comprised of flexible...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its EarthConnect 2.0, Bluetooth networked lighting control (NLC) system. It makes it easy for commercial facilities to maximize energy savings, improve comfort and achieve building code compliance. EarthConnect 2.0 provides enhanced efficiency which increases productivity and reduces waste. Its functionality includes quick wireless grouping, scene setting, full range dimming and scheduling. The lighting control hardware is easily installed in the field or at the factory providing project flexibility. Contractors will find it easy and quick to commission and facility managers will...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—Carlisle Companies Incorporated published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The 2022 report shares details of Carlisle’s century-long journey and provides a deeper look into Carlisle’s socially and fiscally responsible approach to create value for its stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and the communities in which the company operates. Chris Koch, Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The publication of our 2022 Sustainability Report reflects continued, meaningful progress on our ESG Journey. Carlisle’s sustainability mission—to produce products that make buildings more efficient, reduce our value stream emissions, and manage end of life materials to reduce waste in landfills, advances our commitment...